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Nowruz, the Ancient Persian New Year Explained
For over 300 million people around the world, Nowruz is one of the most important days of their calendar as they…
Chaharshanbe Suri: A Festive Celebration of Fire and Cleansing
Chaharshanbe Suri, also known as the Festival of Fire, is an ancient Iranian tradition that is celebrated on the…
Nowruz: A New Year Celebrated Across Central Asia and the Middle East
Nowruz: A New Year Celebrated Across Central Asia and the Middle East
Khāne-takānī: Runup to Nowruz
Preparing Houses for Nowruz: Khāne-takānī
Nowruz is a major holiday in Iran, marking the start of the Persian new…
How Christians Celebrate Christmas in Tehran?
As Christians around the world celebrate Christmas, the holiday season is also observed in Iran where Christians…
The longest night: Yalda Night (Shab e-Yalda)
Did you know Iran has its own special wintertime festival going back thousands of years called Yalda? Yes, that’s…
Jomeh Bazaar (Friday Market)
Probably the best treat on a Friday in Tehran for residents is a trip to the new Jomeh (Friday) Bazaar in Tehran.…
How to Exchange Foreign Currency in Tehran?
Money Exchange in Tehran
You're in Tehran and need to change your money. What do you do? How to Change Foreign…
Tehran IKA Airport Business Lounge (Tehran CIP)
All you need to know about Tehran CIP.